NEW[Academic][Entrepreneurship Academy] Lecture Series #2

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※ Please note that the lecture will be conducted in Korean.

NEW[General][Undergraduate] Guidelines on Applying for Interdisciplinary Major for Spring 2017

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Under University Constitution and Regulations in Chapter 4, section3, Article 35(Interdisciplinary Major) & Academic Operations Regulation Chapter6, Section2, Article2 & Guideline for Interdisciplinary Major   The Interdisciplinary Major is an undergraduate degree program that combines or integrates 2 or more degree courses which may be established and managed upon satisfying the graduation requirements of 36~81 credits for the 1st major. Interdisciplinary Major is conferred with the bachelor’s degree of 2 majors from the list stated below.   Application Information 1. Application Process Applications are reviewed by the interdisciplinary major council and each department/school that applicants belong to. Applicants’ overall GPA (including F grade) is taken into consideration.   2. Eligibility ① Under the Constitution and Academic Regulations of Korea University, Article 35, applicants should have registered for more than three semesters(those whose first major have not been designated are ineligible) are eligible to apply for interdisciplinary major. * Students who are on leave of absence at the time of (or during the application period) will be disqualified even after being announced as successful applicants. ② Transfer students can apply after completing a minimum of one semester at Korea University. ③ Students on leave of absence are not eligible to apply. ④ Students who are already in the interdisciplinary major program are ineligible to apply. Also students who are pursuing a double major or engineering authentication certificate program are ineligible to apply unless students withdraw from the program before October 7, 2016.   3. Application Period 1) Applicants shall submit from October 12 until October 14 by 17:00. 2) Application is only accepted online at KU Portal -> Registration & Graduation -> Interdisciplinary Courses   4. Notes 1) The mandatory regulation of completing a second major is applied to students entering from 2004 onward. Student subject to this regulation must complete one of the followings; 1) intensive major course of first major 2)double major 3) interdisciplinary major 4)student-designed major. (Applicant who is transferred with a bachelor’s degree can choose not to complete a second major. 2) Students who withdraw second major program before applying for the interdisciplinary major and fail to enter this program should take an intensive course of the first major. 3) Intensive major course of 1st major assumes a similar form to the existing single major system. 4) Among successful applicants, those only who retain the eligibility conditions during the application semester (ie. Registration, approval of pre-taken courses, designation of independent major courses, course-registration) will be accepted to pursue Interdisciplinary Major from the following semester. 5) Any application to “Bachelor of Financial Engineering” is limited to Anam-Campus students. 6) Any questions related to the curriculum and graduation requirements should contact the relevant department or college.   5. Announcement of Successful Applicants 1) Date: November 9; after 14:00 2) Please go to KU Portal > Bulletin > Notice > Undergraduate Schedule   2016. 10. 4. Academic Administration Division Education Team  

[General]Art Exhibition at Hyundai Motor Hall

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​Part 1: October 2, 2016 - October 15, 2016 Part 2: October 2, 2016 - October 30, 2016 Venue: 3rd floor of Hyundai Motor Hall   ​

Reading[General][Undergraduate] List of Cognate Courses Approved as Core General Education

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1. Cognate Courses Approved as Core General Education “Core General Education Approval Policy," which approves a cognate course among major-related general education as a core general education, has been implemented by Institute for General Education at Korea University since 2010.   Thus, the following cognate courses below can be approved as core general education of the sub-area. However, only one course will be approved as core general education during your undergraduate years. A cognate course offered by your department is excluded from the Core General Education Approval Policy. Also, courses taken prior to 2010 will not be approved. 2. How to Apply Complete the “Core General Education Approval Application Form” provided below and submit it to the corresponding department office during the Preliminary Graduation Qualification Review period. Please note that only the course(s) that is shown on your transcript will be approved.  If you do not apply, the cognate courses listed below will remain as major-related general education.     Department Course No. Course Title Approved Sub-area Remarks Department of Law JURA150 Introduction to Law Sociological Studies   Department of Philosophy PHIL153 Introduction to Western Philosophy Ethics & Ideas   Department of Philosophy PHIL154 Introduction to Asian Philosophy Ethics & Ideas   Department of Philosophy PHIL155 Practical Logic Quantitative Research   Department of Korean History HOKA151 A New Interpretation of Korean History Historical Investigation 　 Department of Korean History HOKA152 Korean History: New Perspectives Historical Investigation 　 Department of History HOEW151 Reillumination of the Asian History Historical Investigation 　 Department of History HOEW152 Reillumination of the Western History Historical Investigation 　 Department of History SOCI151 Understanding Sociology Sociological Studies 　 Division of Life Sciences LIBS150 Life Sciences Science & Technology 　 Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering LIET153 Biostatistics Quantitative Research 　 Department of Political Science POLI161 Introduction to Political Science Sociological Studies 　 Department of Statistics STAT170 Elementary Statistics Quantitative Research   Department of Public Administration PAPP160 Introduction to Public Administration Sociological Studies Starting 2012, the course will not be approved as Core General Education. Available for those who took the course in 2010 and 2011 Department of Geography Education GEOG151 Introduction to Geography Sociological Studies 　 School of Art & Design ARDE153 Contemporary Art Literature & Art   School of Art & Design ARDE161 History of Oriental Art Literature & Art    

NEW[Academic][Undergraduate] Fall 2016 1:1 Language Exchange Program

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The Office of International Affairs is organizing a Language Exchange Program between international students and Korean students for undergraduates on Anam Campus in Fall 2016. This program is for international students who would like to learn Korean, and for Korean students who wish to learn English or other foreign languages. It is a great opportunity for students to not only exchange language but also experience different cultures.   1. Program: 1:1 Language Exchange Program between International and Korean Students 2. Period: October 26, 2016 – December 9, 2016 (for 6 weeks) 3. Tutoring Schedule: Twice a week, 2 hours per session. After each session, a weekly report and a result report is to be submitted 4. Scholarship: 500,000 KRW per person (100 individuals to be selected/scholarship will be terminated for students who are irresponsible) 5. Eligibility: Currently enrolled students in Fall 2016 (excluding students on leave of absence, incompleted research student status and exchange students) 6. Application Materials: 1:1 Language Exchange Program Application (attached) Transcript (not applicable for new or transferred students who matriculated in March, 2016) 7. Application deadline: October 11, 2016(Tue); 17:00  Portal > Log-in > Scholarship Application > Scholarship > Scholarship/Student Loan Recipients > 1:1 Language Exchange Program Application (must attach application materials) 8. Contact Information: Office of International Affairs-International Education Team (02-3290-1155, 5155)  

NEW[General][Undergraduate] Guidelines on Applying for Student-Designed Major

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Guidelines on Applying for Student-Designed Major in the 2017 Spring Semester   ※ School Regulations: Constitution of Korea University, Chapter 4, Article 35 (Classification of Majors) & Academic Operations Regulations Chapter 3 (Student-Designed Major) & Guideline for Student-Designed Major   The ‘Student-Designed Major’ is designed to accommodate the interests and career goals of students with broad interdisciplinary interests that cannot be satisfied within one of the traditional Korea University majors. Upon satisfying the graduation requirements of both first and Student-Designed Major, students with Student-Designed Major shall be conferred with the bachelor’s degree of each major. Curriculum of Student- Designed Major should be created by combining a minimum of three Korea University majors’ and must contain 36 major credits or more in total under the guidance of academic advisor of Student-Designed Major.   I. Application Information   1. Application Dates Applicant shall submit the application to the department office of applicant’s first major via the application procedures indicated above in ① and ② by October 31 (Mon), 2016, 17:00. ① Applicant designs curriculum under the guidance of Academic advisor of Student- Designed Major and fills in the applications.  ② Each council for Student-Designed Major reviews the application and submit the result to the department office of applicant’s first major. ※ Academic advisor for Student-Designed Major will be assigned after a consultation with a student’s 1st major’s head of department.    2. Announcement of successful applicants - Date: December 9 (Fri), 2016 - Venue: KU Portal (http://portal.korea.ac.kr) - Announcement board of “Academic Calendar”   3. Note 1) The mandatory regulation of completing a second major is applied to students entering from 2004 onward. Students subject to this regulation must complete one of the following: (1) Intensive major course of first major, (2) Double major, (3) Interdisciplinary major, (4) Student-Designed Major. 2) Students who withdraw second major program before applying for Student-Designed Major and fail to enter the independent major, then they should take an intensive major course in their first major. 3) Intensive major course of first major assumes a similar form to the existing single major system. 4) Among successful applicants those only who retain applicants eligibility conditions during the application semester (ex. registration, approval of pre-taken courses, designation of student-designed major courses, course registration) will be accepted to purse Student-Designed Major from the following semester.   2016. 9. 28. Academic Administration Division Humanities & Society) Education Team  

[General][Undergraduate] Fall 2016 Faculty-Student Mentoring Day

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KUBS has been offering Mentor System since 2007 by assigning an academic advisor to each student. Through this system, students can obtain information regarding studies, career, scholarship, etc. from professors.   KUBS has arranged the Faculty-Student Mentoring Day where students can meet their advisor and other KUBS students. Your participation will be deeply appreciated.   - How to Check Advisor: Visit KUPID > Registration & Graduation > University Registration Inquiries > Personal Information > Advisor - Eligibility: KUBS students (students who are taking “Freshman Seminar” must participate in the event) - Schedule: Date Participating Professors Venue Registration October 10 (Mon) 12:00~13:00 Seungwoo Kwon, Daeki Kim, DaeSoo Kim , Dongcheol Kim, Sang Yong Kim, Jae Wook Kim, Jaehwan Kim, Joonghyuk Kim, Chang Ki Kim, Hicheon Kim, Hyun Seung Na, Dae Il Nam, Gangseog Ryu, Kyung Sam Park, Jongwon Park, Shijin Yoo, Dong Wook Lee, Dongwon Lee, Manwoo Lee, Jae-Nam Lee, Han Sang Yi, Ji-Woong Chung, Ho-Won Jung, Soongsoo Han Ahn Young Il Hall in LG-POSCO Building (6F) Registration October 13 (Thu) 12:00~13:00 Felix Reimann, Martin Hemmert, Tony Garrett, Byung Cho Kim, Young-Kyu Kim, Icksoo Kim, Jae Yun Moon, Jungbien Moon, Hyoung Koo Moon, Kwangtae Park, Johngseok Bae, Jinhan Pae, Kwanho Suk, Mannsoo Shin, Seung-Weon Yoo, Weon Sang Yoo, Sung Soo Yoon, Song Oh Yoon, Dongseop Lee, Jay Hyuk Rhee, Hosun Rhim, Jae Uk Chun, Seok Woo Jeong, Insik Jeong, Cecile Kyung-Ah Cho, Wooseok Choi, Jinhee Choi, Ju Hyun Pyun  LG-POSCO Building (6F) Ahn Young Il Hall & Cuckoo Hall Registration   October 14 (Fri) 12:00~13:00 Soo Young Kwon, Kwanghyun Kim, Woochan Kim, Jinbae Kim, Chan Su Park, Gil S. Bae, Yong moo Suh, Bumjean Sohn, Hojung Shin, Janghyuk Lee, Jaiho Chung, Myeong-Hyeon Cho, Seungmin Chee, Joon Ho Hwang Ahn Young Il Hall in LG-POSCO Building (6F) Registration Individual Meeting Dong-One Kim (10/18)       Sabbatical Year Kihoon Kim, Baeho Kim, Eonsoo Kim, James L. Park, Doo-Hee Lee, Jong-Ho Lee, Chris Changwha Chung, Anat Zeelim-Hovav The following professors are unable to make it to the event due to their sabbatical leave.   - Notes 1) Students must check their academic advisor first and sign up for the corresponding date according to their mentor professor’s attendance. 2) If your advisor is not on the table above, it means that (s)he cannot make it to the event; therefore, you must contact your advisor personally and schedule a meeting. 3) A “Letter of Confirmation” will be issued for those who have classes during the event (will be issued on the day of the event). 4) A final grade in “Freshman Seminar” will be given after a meeting with advisor. 5) If your advisor is on a sabbatical leave, the advisor for Freshman Seminar course will be changed to Associate Dean Hosun Rhim. If your advisor is able to attend the Faculty-Student Mentoring Day, you must participate in the event as well. However, if your advisor is unable to make it, you only need to take the online seminar without participating in the Faculty-Student Mentoring Day.

[Academic]2016 Freshman Campus Life Survey

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Educational Development Institute at Korea University is conducting the 2016 Freshman Campus Life Survey among new students matriculated in 2016. The deadline for the survey is October 5th (Wed). Freshmen who participate in the survey have a chance to win a prize.   Your participation is deeply appreciated   ■ How to Participate: KUPID (portal.korea.ac.kr) > 학적/졸업 > 성적사항 > 대학생 학교생활 연구 > 대학생활 실태조사 (the survey will take about 10 minutes); only available on Korean KUPID Portal  

[General]Fall 2016 Freshman Seminar Course Guidelines

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Fall 2016 Freshman Seminar Course Guidelines ※ Please refer to the attached files below. ■ All freshman students SHOULD complete, one of the required elective courses, per each semester (course number for the fall semester: GEKS002 or GEKS004).   ■ Consists of two components: (1) Departmental Seminar, which is organized and operated by each department (2) University Seminar (online), which is organized and operated by the Institute for General Education. All freshman students MUST complete both components in each semester.     ■ Participants of gain one credit each semester and the performance is judged by a dichotomous pass-fail evaluation standard. The grading will be conducted by the faculty advisor of each participant’s department.   ■ Departmental Seminar - Each department organizes and operates their own program for the seminar. For any inquiry on this program, please contact your own department office.   ■ University Seminar (Online) - Period: October 4 (Thu) ~ December 21, 2016 (Wed) - Place: Blackboard system (http://kulms.korea.ac.kr) - Must complete the following three designated courses in each semester Fall Semester Notes ① Gender Sensitivity ② Computational thinking (2) ③ Self-regulated strategies for successful learning - Must take ①~③   ■ Notice - All 2016 freshman students will be automatically enrolled. If you retake or haven’t taken the course, you MUST register by yourself. - English/Chinese subtitles will be provided according to your preference. - Freshman Seminar will open on Blackboard System on the day of opening "University Seminar (Online) and will be announced on bulletin board. The online University Seminar is expected to be open on October 4th.    

[General]Fall 2016 New Advisor Assignment [Freshmen/Transfer/Dual Degree/Undeclared Majors]

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The Department Office of Business Administration would like to announce the results of Fall 2016 advisor assignment for freshmen/transfer/dual degree/undeclared majors. Please check your advisor from the portal.  Registration & Graduation > University Registration Inquiries > Personal Information > Advisor The section change of “Freshmen Seminar” will begin at the beginning of October   The Mentor-Mentee Meeting will be held on October 10 (Mon), 13 (Thu), and 14 (Fri) at 12:00 PM. Your participation will be deeply appreciated (lunch will be provided). This will be the first meeting with your mentor professor as well as having the opportunity to meet with other KUBS students of your advisor.    Each advisor will be attending the meeting on a different date. Thus, make sure to sign up for the Mentor-Mentee Meeting when the schedule is arranged.   Students who are taking “Freshmen Seminar” must participate in this meeting (students missing the event may receive an “F” grade in “Freshmen Seminar”).    Students may request to change their current advisor once a year after they become a third-year student (earned at least 68 credits, enrolled 4 semesters or more) For other inquiries, contact the Department Office of Business Administration Office: 02-3290-2703 E-mail: pij0612@korea.ac.kr

[General][Anam Campus] Fall 2016 Second Round of Course Cancellation

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Please see below for details of the second round of course cancellation.   Students enrolled in a canceled course will be automatically dropped from their schedule. Students can register for other available courses during the add/drop period.   * Add/Drop Period (only available for those enrolled in canceled courses): September 12 (Mon); 18:30 – 9:00 (Tue); 9:00   If you have any inquiries, feel free to contact us.   - Education Team in Humanities & Social Sciences: Ik Hyun Song (3290-2732) - Education Team in Natural Sciences: Jihye Choi (3290-4563)   Fall 2016 List of Canceled Courses (1) Humanities & Social Sciences  No. College Department/Division Course No. Section Course Title Category Remarks 1 College of Political Science and Economics Department of economics  ECON464 00 Applied Micro-econometrics Major Elective 　 2 Teacher Education Teacher Education  SEDU101 03 Foundations of Education Teacher Education 　 3 Teacher Education Teacher Education  SEDU103 04 Education Psychology Teacher Education 　 4 Teacher Education Teacher Education  SEDU204 03 Educational Methods and Technology Teacher Education 　 5 Teacher Education Teacher Education  SEDU205 03 Curriculum Teacher Education 　 6 Teacher Education Teacher Education  SEDU209 01 Teaching Aptitudes Teacher Education 　 7 Teacher Education Teacher Education  SEDU209 02 Teaching Aptitudes Teacher Education 　 8 Teacher Education Teacher Education  SEDU217 00 Basic Korean language education for the multi-cultural class Teacher Education 　 9 Division of   International Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS003 I8 Academic English I(English) General Studies Academic English 10 The Institute of Foreign Language Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS003 I9 Academic English I(English) General Studies Academic English 11 The Institute of Foreign Language Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS004 34 Academic English II (English) General Studies Academic English 12 The Institute of Foreign Language Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS004 36 Academic English II (English) General Studies Academic English 13 The Institute of Foreign Language Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS004 38 Academic English II (English) General Studies Academic English 14 The Institute of Foreign Language Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS004 74 Academic English II (English) General Studies Academic English 15 The Institute of Foreign Language Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS004 D1 Academic English II (English) General Studies Academic English 16 The Institute of Foreign Language Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS004 LA Academic English II (English) General Studies Academic English 17 The Institute of Foreign Language Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS004 LB Academic English II (English) General Studies Academic English 18 The Institute of Foreign Language Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS004 LG Academic English II (English) General Studies Academic English 19 The Institute of Foreign Language Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS124 08 French (Intermediate) General Studies Major-related Elective (Foreign languages other than English) 20 The Institute of Foreign Language Studies The Institute of Foreign Language Studies  IFLS126 06 Chinese (Intermediate)

Reading[Academic]Class Section for Fall 2016 Business English

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Please see below for details of course sections, classrooms, and textbooks for Fall 2016 Business English.   1. Course Period: September 12, 2016 (Mon) – December 8, 2016 (Thu) [Classes will be canceled during the midterm and final examination periods] ※ First Day of Classes - Mon & Wed: September 12 (Mon) - Tue & Thu: September 13 (Tue) ※ Class is canceled during the midterm exam period.   2. Class Section: See below  Level Time Classroom Lecturer Business English Ⅰ Mon & Wed 18:30-19:20 HM B206 Kristy Lim Business English Ⅰ Tue & Thu 18:30-19:20 LP 218 Darrell Enright Business English Ⅱ Mon & Wed 08:00-08:50 HM B206 Terence Clark Business English Ⅱ Mon & Wed 12:00-12:50 LP 218 Alysia Kim Business English Ⅱ Tue & Thu 12:00-12:50 (A) LP 216 Liam Ring Business English Ⅱ Tue & Thu 12:00-12:50 (B) LP 218 Naheen Ring Business English Ⅱ Tue & Thu 18:30-19:20 LP 217 Rockwell Stewart A total of 7 class sections 　 　   3. Textbooks - Business English I: Best Practice [Intermediate] - Business English Ⅱ: Best Practice [Upper Intermediate] ※ You can purchase the above textbook at Uni-Store of Central Square and bring it on the first day of class. In addition, please purchase a new textbook and do not share used one. In case of inevitable circumstances or exemption, students must prepare a copy of the textbook by themselves. (this is a request from KU Foreign Language Center).   4. Notes 1) Students who have previously failed the course must pay a 100,000 KRW penalty (Hana Bank, 391-904544-21137) in order to register for the course successfully. In other words, even if the students have completed the course, the results will be withheld until the penalty is fully paid (see the attached list below; students marked in red are required to pay the penalty). 2) Course sections are subject to change depending on the number of students.  3) Because the length of course is 50 minutes, late arrival interrupts the teaching and other students. Please check the attendance policy below (this is a request from KU Foreign Language Center): - Students missing more than three lecture will fail the course (standard: 50 minutes class) - three “lates (5 minutes or more)” equal one absence.  - Arriving more than 15 minutes late to class will be counted absent. 4) Students can withdraw from the course until September 9 (Fri); 12:00 PM via email at psy0514@korea.ac.kr. There should be a follow-up e-mail after you withdraw from the course. If you do receive one, please contact the Department Office of Business Administration. Once class begins, students cannot withdraw from their courses for personal reasons and may receive penalty in this case.  

[Academic]Notice of Credit Withdrawal for Fall 2016

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Please see below for details of credit withdrawal for Fall 2016.    1. Eligibility: - Students (leave of absence included) who enrolled in at least 7 semesters - Students (leave of absence included) who have earned at least 102 (106) credit hours (for transfer students with a prior BA degree, they must be a fourth-year student; however, students in dual degree program are excluded)   2. Credit Withdrawal: Up to 6 credits; one time allowed before graduation (however, you cannot drop a course that you are currently taking)   3. Eligible Course Withdrawal - Courses that were taken before Fall 2013 - Among the courses that were taken after Spring 2014, those that cannot be re-taken due to its cancellation.   4. Credit Withdrawal Period - Frist Round: September 26 (Mon); 10:00 – October 14 (Fri); 17:00 - Second Round: December 19 (Mon); 10:00 – December 30 (Fri); 17:00 * Students can withdraw credits one time only, including both first and second rounds (one time allowed before you graduate)   5. How to Apply: KUPID > 학적/졸업>성적사항>취득학점포기 (only available on Korean website) (select course(s) you wish to withdraw and submit it)   6. Notes: a. Required courses in the curriculum, such as mandatory elective courses, major required courses, teaching training courses cannot be withdrawn. b. Withdrawn course will be excluded from students’ GPA calculation; however, course title will appear on a transcript with a grade of “W.” c. A course that is currently being retaken cannot be withdrawn. Also, students cannot repeat course(s) that have been withdrawn previously. d. Students are not allowed to cancel their credit withdrawal after done applying (please confirm the graduation requirements first before applying).   September 2016 Academic Administration Division  

[Academic][Korea TechnoComplex] Intellectual Property Competition

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Korea TechnoComplex at Korea University will be hosting the Intellectual Property Competition (지식재산권 경진대회) as part of celebrating its 20th anniversary. The competition allows KU students to develop creative ideas and have motivation for starting their own business. For those who are interested in, please see the information below.   ○ Eligiblity: Individual or team; undergraduate and graduate students at Korea University ○ Areas: Electricity · Electronics, Engineering, Biology · Food, Environment · Architecture, Energy, Industrial Arts · Design, etc. ○ Document Submission: Application form Six copies of idea plan (see the attached file below) Verification of enrollment (leave of absence) – all team members ○ Submission Location: By September 20, 2016 (Tue); Room 110 in Techno Complex Research Center ○ Date: See the attached file ※ If you are interested in the competition, please attend a session which will be held on September 13 (Tue) from12:10 to 12:50 at Room 111 in Techno Complex Research Center. The session will cover the concept of intellectual property and detailed information about the competition. ○ Benefits: Monetary awards (Grand Prize: 3,000,000 KRW, First Prize: 2,000,000 KRW, Encouragement Award: 1,000,000 KRW) and certificates ※ Souvenirs will be given to all participants. ○ Inquiries: TechnoComplex (02-3290-4007)    

NEWSchedule of Additional Photoshoot for Fall 2016 Graduation Album (schedule has changed due to weathe

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Schedule of Additional Photoshoot for Fall 2016 Graduation Album 1. Photoshoot Eligibility: Graduates of August 2016 and prospective graduates of February/August 2017 (including those who wish to retake their photos) 2. Details: Resume photo, graduation portrait, outdoor photo 3. Venue and Schedule: For more details, please refer to the attached file below. Photoshoot on Humanities and Social Sciences Campus: September 26, 2016 (Mon) – September 28 (Wed) (★ KUBS: September 27; Tuesday → has changed to September 29; Thursday due to the weather condition) ▶ Indoor Studio: 4.18 Memorial Hall (B1); Outdoor Photo: Inchon Memorial Hall 4. Inquiries: 쎄븐 칼라 (Seven Color); 02-776-6666   September 5, 2016  

NEW[General][Undergraduate] Fall 2016 Minor Declaration

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※ Article 36 (Minor) of the “School Regulation”; Chapter 7, Section 1 (Minor) of the “Academic Operations Regulations” A minor must be in a different discipline from the student’s major with 21 credit hours or more (the minor is not included in the second major).                                           1. Eligibility: Students who (1) have declared their first major, (2) have registered at least 3 semesters, and (3) are enrolled in Fall 2016. 2. Eligible Departments: 1) Students cannot major and minor in the same or similar department. 2) The minor within the department that is unavailable on Sejong Campus can be completed on Anam Campus. 3) In case of the same or similar department is established on both Anam and Sejong campuses, the minor program must be completed in the student’s corresponding campus. 4) Students whose first major is in the College of Education are eligible to apply for a minor in College of Education. 5) The College of Law, the College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the Department of Cyber Defense (사이버국방학과), and the College of Pharmacy do not offer a minor.   ◎ Application Period: September 1, 2016 (Thu) 10:00 AM – September 21 (Wed); 5:00 PM ◎ Submission Location: Department Office ◎ How to Apply: 1) Complete the application form 2) Complete the academic curriculum for the minor 3) Receive approvals from the Chair of the corresponding minor program and the Associate Dean of the corresponding department 4) Submit the application to the corresponding department office. ※ Your transcript may be needed depending on the department. - Download the application form and academic curriculum below. ◎ Minor Withdrawal: KUPID (http://portal.korea.ac.kr) - 학적/졸업 - 학적사항 - 다중전공포기신청 (only available on Korean website)  

[General]Application for Fall 2016 Internship Practice (Domestic Internship) – By September 9

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Please see below for details of application procedure and assignment submission for “Internship Practice (BUSS463),” a course that grants academic credits for interning at a company in Korea.   Eligible applicants for Internship Practice, which will be offered during the fall term, are those who will be participating in an internship program starting September.   Please note that the “Operating Regulations of Internship for College Students (대학생 현장실습 운영규정)” has been enacted as of March 1, 2016 by the Ministry of Education. Please refer to the information below. 1. Process Internship MOU between KUBS and company → Preliminary approval of academic credit & application submission for approval  → Course registration → Internship à Assignment submission → Receiving a grade   2. Eligibility - The student who completed 4 or more semester (the students on a leave absence cannot apply for Internship Practice if they are interning during a regular semester). - The students who completed “Contemporary Business Etiquette Education” and “Gender Equality Education” sessions in Spring 2016. - The students who will begin their internship starting September. 3. Highlights of “Operating Regulations of Internship for College Students (대학생 현장실습 운영규정)” by Ministry of Education 1) The Internship must be operated with practice experience that is related to students’ major, including on-the-job training. 2) The Internship must not exceed 8 hours of work per day and 40 hours of work per week. 3) The night shift of the Internship from 22:00 to 06:00 cannot be operated. 4) The Intern must be guaranteed breaks and annual leaves. For the one-month (or more) Internship, two days of annual leave must be provided. 5) The Internship during summer/winter vacation must be operated for at least four weeks. 6) The Internship salary must be provided. 7) The Internship without approval by the University will not be accepted. 8) Short-term internships, such as volunteer work, tour, and field trip, will not be accepted. 9) Students who have completed at least 4 semesters at the University are eligible for the Internship. 10) Academic credits will be applied to the semester students completed the Internship. 2. Preliminary Approval of Academic Credit & Application for Approval 1) List of Application Documents: [Click here to apply] - Application for Internship Practice (fill out the form by computer and print it out) - Application for Participating Company (Credit approval is not possible without MOU between KUBS and company) - Internship Offer Letter (or E-mail) - Application for Academic Credit Approval   2) Submission Period and Procedure - Deadline: By September 9, 2016 (Fri); 1:00 PM (the Department Office of Business Administration will register for the course for those who successfully pass the screening procedure) - Submission Location: The Department Office of Business Administration (Room 103 in Business Main Building) (The application status will be completed once students submit their application in hard copy by mail or visiting the office after the online submission) 3. Assignment Submission and Grade: Submit the list of required documents below by December 9 (Fri). - Daily Work Journal: Download the “Daily Work Journal” file and must fill out by hand - Internship Report (see attached form, no longer than 2 pages without photos) - Application for Academic Credit Approval (after the internship program) - Post-Evaluation Form and MOU (the school will receive the form directly from the company)  

NEW[Academic]Application for Program-based Scholarship [Entrepreneurship Academy] - Second Round

2016.08.31 Views 4620

 Application for Program-based Scholarship [Entrepreneurship Academy] - Second Round 1. Introducing Program-based Scholarship The Program-based Scholarship helps KU students become a talented individual with the university’s unique competitiveness. The scholarship aims to enhance academic and research performance, develop self-development and self-planning skills, and nurture intelligent talents. The Program-based Scholarship business has been selected in Fall 2016 by establishing Entrepreneurship Academy program which is focused on nurturing challenge-driven entrepreneurs.   2. Purpose and Goals of Entrepreneurship Academy The purpose of the Entrepreneurship Academy is to develop innovative educational infrastructure where “challenge-driven entrepreneurs" will be raised. To achieve this, the Entrepreneurship Academy will (i) nurture leaders with entrepreneurial spirit through education on success cases of venture business, and (ii) provide creative/integrated education consists of various studies, such as technology, society, and culture. 3. Entrepreneurship Academy  The Entrepreneurship Academy allows students to obtain information on their fields of interests (e.g. investment, establishment of company, tax accounting, etc.) through special lectures. They can also cultivate creativity and openness by participating in open seminars and building a network with startup mentors. There will be a total of three activities, and participants will be divided into two groups.   The first group will participate in Activities (1)-(2). The second group will participate in Activities (1)-(2)-(3). (1) Open Seminar • Senior and junior mentors in related fields of startup and entrepreneurial innovation will be invited to the Open Seminar every once a month. Students will have an opportunity to receive advice on current trends and startup strategy as well as building a network which is important for their startup business. Also, prospective entrepreneurs can find solutions to their concerns. • The schedule is as follows. Notice will be announced if there are any changes.    Session Date 1 September 9, 2016 (Fri); 1:00 – 3:00 PM 2 October, 7, 2016 (Fri); 1:00 – 3:00 PM 3 November 11, 2016 (Fri); 1:00 – 3:00 PM 4 December 9, 2016 (Fri); 1:00 – 3:00 PM (2) Startup Training Education • The session provides education on practical knowledge and information for job functions. • A lecturer will be invited based on demand of the selected students. The lectures will be 8 hours in total.    (3) Startup Express (Startup Competition) Students must participate in the Startup Express (expected to be held in December) hosted by Institute for Startup Business (tentatively named) at KUBS. Thus, the corresponding students are required to submit their application for the Startup Express. The winning teams have an opportunity to move into the Iljin Startup Incubation Center and receive the budget for operating expenses.   4. Scholarship Recipient/Amount • Scholarship Recipient: KU students enrolled in Fall 2016 (any field of study) - 3. Entrepreneurship Academy – Activities (1)-(2): 00 students (two-digit numbers) - 3. Entrepreneurship Academy – Activities (1)-(2)-(3): 00 students (two-digit numbers) • Scholarship Amount - 3. Entrepreneurship Academy – Activities (1)-(2): Fixed amount - 3. Entrepreneurship Academy – Activities (1)-(2)-(3): Fixed amount   • Notes: “3. Entrepreneurship Academy – Activities (1)-(2)” will be mostly selected from the prospective move-in teams who are the winners of the Startup Express held on July 1st. Thus, please note that only a few applicants will be selected for this group.   5. Results and Evaluations When the program ends, selected students must submit the survey and improvement report (forms will be provided). Scholarship will be awarded to those who have participated in all activities from September to December 2016 and have submitted documents above. 6. Deadline and Document Submission • Application Deadline: By September 2, 2016 (Fri) Complete the Entrepreneurship Academy Application From and send it to mswithu@korea.ac.kr. When emailing, write the subject line as follows: “Entrepreneurship Academy Application (Student Number_Name) • Document Submission: Entrepreneurship Academic Application Form (see provided form below)  • Announcement of Initial Screening Results: September 5, 2016 (Mon) via text message 7. Notes • When registering for the Fall semester’s courses, please note that most activities will be held on Fridays afternoon. 8. For further inquiries, please contact the Department Office of Business Administration (02-3290-1301) or Institute for Startup Business (02-3290-2551). Thank you.   

NEW[General][Undergraduate] Fall 2016 Early Graduation Application

2016.08.29 Views 4321

Early Graduation Application ※ Chapter 4, Article 41 (Graduation Requirements) and Article 42 (Degree Conferral) of the 「School Regulations」; Chapter 5, Article 56 (Basic Requirements for Graduation), Article 57 (Credit Requirements for Graduation), Article 58 (Early Graduation: General), and Article 59 (Early Graduation: Special) of the 「Constitution & Academic Regulations」  ◎ Early Graduation: General   1. Qualifications: Students must meet all the below requirements to apply for early graduation A. Must have completed 17 (18) credit hours or more each semester (however, 15 credit hours or more for the Student Exchange Programs). B. Must have a cumulative GPA of 4.00 or above without an “F” grade. C. For those who wish to graduate a year early, they must have completed 108 credit hours or more by the end of their 5th semester. D. For those who wish to graduate a semester early, they must have completed 108 credits hours or more by the end of their 6th semester. ※ 112 credits for departments requiring 135 credits for graduation requirements / 117 credits for departments requiring 140 credits for graduation requirements D. The cumulative GPA is calculated based on all courses taken.   2. Ineligibility for Early Graduation: A. Students Department of Architecture, College of Science, Department of Cyber Defense (사이버국방학과), College of Pharmacy B. Transfer students C. Students who have been placed on Academic Warning 3. Requirements for Early Graduation: A. Must meet graduation requirements designated in Article 56 and 57 of the 「Constitution & Academic Regulations」. B. A cumulative GPA of 4.00 or above without an “F” grade. (The cumulative GPA is calculated based on all courses taken)   4. Application (follow the steps below to apply) KU Portal (portal.korea.ac.kr) → Registration & Graduation → Early Graduation ※ Students who have repeated courses must submit their application forms to the corresponding   ◎ Application Period: September 1, 2016 (Thu) – September 20, 2016 (Tue); 17:00      August 29, 2016  

NEW[General][Undergraduate] Spring 2017 Dual Degree Application

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※ Chapter 4, Section 3, Article 36 of the “School Regulation”; Chapter 3, Section 1, Article 37, Article 37, Chapter 7, Section 2 of the “Academic Operations Regulations”   1. Eligibility 1) Students who have earned a total of at least 102 credit hours (at least 34 credit hours for transfer students) 2) Students who has a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above including “F” grades 3) Students currently enrolling in Fall 2016 (those who have already been approved to pursue a dual degree cannot re-apply) However, expected officers of ROTC are not eligible to apply based on Article 8 of the “Military Personnel Management Act” 2. Applicable Departments 1) Students may apply for a dual degree program regardless of their first major. However, the program is not applicable for identical or similar departments (divisions). 2) Excluded Departments (Divisions): College of Law, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Department of Cyber Defense, and College of Pharmacy 3) Restricted Departments (Divisions): College of Education—those who earned credit hours in the College of Education only (students majoring in Computer Education cannot apply) 4) Other: ① Only 4 departments, which are Biomedical Engineering, Biosystem and Biomedical science, Health and Environmental Science, and Health and Policy Management, in College of Health Science are eligible for the dual degree program (cannot apply for other existing majors) - For students in the College of Health Science, the entering classes of 2006 to 2013 are ineligible to apply for different majors and new majors within the College of Health Science. ② Students may apply for the dual degree program of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in the College of Informatics as the result of creating a new department. College of Computer Science & Communication Engineering (in the College of Information and Communication) is not applicable for the dual degree program. 3. Maximum Period of Enrollment 1) Students in the dual degree program will have a two-year extension beyond the maximum period of enrollment (the Department of Architecture have a six-year extension). 2) Leave of absence and dismissed periods are not included in the maximum period of enrollment. 3) Students exceeding the maximum period of enrollment shall be expelled and will be ineligible for re-admission. 4) For those who exceeded the maximum period of enrollment and earned required credit hours, but did not fulfill other graduation requirements indicated in Article 57, such as graduation examination, graduation paper, English test score, Chinese test score, those periods of staying at school will be included in the maximum period of enrollment. 4. Procedure 1) Departments (Divisions) of Humanities and Natural Sciences: Document screening and interview (English interview for Division of International Studies) 2) Departments (Divisions) of Arts and Physical Education: Document screening and interview or performance test   5. Fee 1) Payment Period: September 7, 2016 (Wed); 09:00 – September 13 (Tue); 14:00 2) Fee: 20,000 KRW (the name of payer must be the applicant) KU Bank Account: 391-910014-11504 (Hana Bank/Korea University) ※ Prior to the application, make a fee payment to the KU bank account (If students fail to pay their fees by the deadline, application for the dual degree program will be cancelled).   6. Application 1) Period: September 19, 2016 (Mon); 10:00 – September 21, 2016 (Wed); 17:00 2) Procedure: Korea University Portal to Information Depository (KUPID) → Registration & Graduation → University Registration → Application for Dual Degree ※ Submissions after the deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances whatsoever (please complete your application as early as possible to avoid system errors).       7. Interview 1) Period: September 28 (Wed) – September 30 (Fri) 2) Venue: Corresponding department office for dual degree program * Interview date and venue will be conducted between September 28 and September 39 by each department (division). ※ Interview dates will be announced on the noticeboard of each department (division) after the application period.   8. Announcement of Final Results 1) Date: October 14, 2016 (Fri) 14:00 (tentative) 2) Venue: The information will be posted on “KUPID → 게시판 → 공지사항 → 학사일정” (only available on Korean KUPID) August 24, 2016 Academic Affairs